URSE 2026 – 1st Undergraduate Research Symposium on Education – 2026
The Undergraduate Research Symposium in Education (URSE) 2026 proudly marks the Faculty of Education’s first-ever undergraduate research symposium, a landmark platform dedicated to academic excellence and scholarly inquiry. Bringing together emerging researchers, educators, and thought leaders, URSE 2026 celebrates innovation, critical thinking, and the pursuit of knowledge in education. Join us in shaping the future of educational research.
Theme:
“Emerging Voices in Education: Innovating for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future”
The Editorial Committee of URSE 2026 of the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, is calling for original research abstracts from undergraduates at the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, for presentation at the Technical Sessions of the Symposium 2026.
The accepted abstracts should be presented by the researcher at the URSE 2026, held by the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, on the day of the Research Symposium.
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference Proceedings of URSE 2026 of the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo.
For further information, please visit the Faculty of Education website
| Conference Sub-Themes |
| Education for Sustainable Development |
| Aesthetic Education |
| Blended Learning |
| Curriculum Development |
| Educational Assessment |
| Educational Management and Leadership |
| Educational Psychology |
| Psychological Counselling |
| Gender Education |
| Higher Education |
| Life-long Education |
| Language Education |
| STEAM Education |
| Teacher Development for the 21st Century |
| Science and Technology Education |
| Inclusive Education |
| Special Education |
| AI in Education |
| Main Committee- | |
| Prof. Samudra Senarath | Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Ms. R.A.B.U.I. Perera | Symposium Chair, Senior Lecturer, Department of Educational Psychology |
| Ms. A.C. Imesha Kinkini | Symposium Co- Chair, Senior Lecturer, Department of Humanities Education |
| Ms. C.G.H. Sewmini Chandrasekara | Secretary, 2020/2021 Bachelor of Education Batch |
| Editorial Board |
| Chief Editor: Ms. R.A.B.U.I. Perera |
| Board Members |
| Prof. Samudra Senarath |
| Prof. Lakshman Wedikkarage |
| Prof. H.M. Lalitha Kumari |
| Dr. L.M. Kapila Bandara |
| Dr. L.N.P. Lanka Wedikandage |
| Dr. D.V.K.P. Seneviratne |
| Dr. Sulochana Neranjani |
| Dr. S.S. Dahanayaka |
| Dr. Jeevani Herath |
| Dr. Chethana Malepathrane |
| Dr. S. Athirathan |
| Dr. N.M.M. Safeek |
| Dr. Jude Nonis |
| Ms. S. Yogaranee |
| Mr. Chinthaka Chandrakumara |
| Mr. R. Vijaydeepan |
| Ms. Mr. U.G. Chandrajith |
| Ms. A.C. Imesha Kinkini |
| Ms. Shiranthi Rajendram |
| Key Deadlines: | |
| Abstract & extended abstract submission | 25th August 2026 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | 25th September 2026 |
| Final Submission of abstract & extended abstracts | 10th October 2026 |
| Conference Date | 10th November 2026 |
| Time | 9.00 AM- 4.00 PM |